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Springer-Verlag is proud to announce the April publication of The
Mathematical Theory of Finite Element Methods, Second Edition by Susanne
C. Brenner and L. Ridgway Scott in our Texts in Mathematics series.

This book develops the basic mathematical theory of the finite element
method, the most widely used technique for engineering design and
analysis. This expanded second edition contains new chapters on additive
Schwarz preconditioners and adaptive meshes. New exercises have also
been added throughout.

The book will be useful to mathematicians as well as engineers and
physical scientists. It can be used for a course that provides an
introduction to basic functional analysis, approximation theory, and
numerical analysis, while building upon and applying basic techniques of
real variable theory.

The initial chapter provides an introduction to the entire subject,
developed in the one-dimensional case. Four subsequent chapters develop
the basic theory in the multidimensional case, and a fifth chapter
presents basic applications of this theory.

Different course paths can be chosen, allowing the book to be used for
courses designed for students with different interests. For example, courses
can emphasize physical applications, or algorithmic efficiency and code
development issues, or the more difficult convergence theorems of the subject.

I am pleased to announce a new book in International Series of Numerical
Mathematics (ISNM 136), titled

A Variational Inequality Approach to Free Boundary
Problems with Applications in Mould Filling

by Joerg Steinbach.

Published in April 2002 by Birkhaeuser Verlag AG, Switzerland.

Abstract:
The monograph is devoted to the study of an evolutionary variational
inequality approach to a degenerate moving free boundary problem both with
respect to analytical and numerical methods. The inequality approach of
obstacle type is the result of the application of an integral transformation
to the free boundary problem. Both elliptic and parabolic variational
inequalities are well studied in literature, but the presented type, which is
especially characterized by the memory term, takes an intermediate position
between the types just mentioned. Therefore, a special treatment is required.
The study of such inequality problems is motivated by their applications,
e.g., a generalized Hele-Shaw flow in injection and compression moulding,
the electro-chemical machining process with a time-dependent conductivity
or a quasi-stationary Stefan type problem with zero-specific heat.

The mathematical analysis of the considered problem comprises existence,
uniqueness, regularity and the time evolution of the solution in the
framework of the variational inequality theory.

Both finite element and finite volume approximations are analyzed in a
variational framework for the numerical solution of the evolutionary inequality
problem in two and three space dimensions. This includes also a comparison of
these approximations for elliptic as well for the evolutionary obstacle problem.
Results of numerical experiments are presented to illustrate the convergence
behaviour.

Finally, there is given an overview on the mathematical modelling of injection
and compression moulding by means of a generalized Hele-Shaw flow. Moreover,
features of different mathematical models (distance concept, Navier-Stokes flow)
are discussed and compared, where especially the (industrial) application
point of view is emphasized.

Check the link: http://www.birkhauser.ch/books/math/6582.htm for more
information.

The meeting aims at bringing together a limited number of participants that
share a common interest on these topics. The informal nature of the workshop
will provide an opportunity for close interaction and profitable discussion.
The format of the meeting will include seven 30-minute presentations
and a final session in the afternoon open for discussion on problems,
new trends, recent ideas, etc. This final session should be the occasion
for questions and discussions concerning the contents of each talk and
should hopefully allow for a more ample interaction among
the participants than normally possible in larger conferences.

Second Announcement and Call for Papers
The 2002 Workshop on
The Solution of Partial Differential Equations on the Sphere
August 12-15, 2002
The Fields Institute, Toronto

We would like to remind you that the deadline for abstracts for the
2002 Workshop on The Solution of Partial Differential Equations on the
Sphere is May 15.

The workshop will be held August 12-15, 2002, hosted by The Fields
Institute for Research in Mathematical Sciences, Toronto, Canada, as
part of the Thematic Year on Numerical and Computational Challenges in
Science and Engineering.

Information on the workshop and the Thematic Year in general can be
found at:

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Manchester has
secured funding from the EPSRC to support a Masters Training Package
in Computational Science. This is a one-year modular MSc course.

The aim of the MSc in Computational Science is to attract high quality
graduates in the Physical Sciences and Engineering who already have an
understanding of the role of (Partial) Differential Equations in
modelling Physical Problems. For most practical problems of interest
Numerical Simulation is the only tool available for solving such
Differential Equations. The objective of this programme is to develop
an appreciation of the range of issues - algorithmic, software
(including visualisation of the results) and hardware - that arise in
the numerical solution of practical Partial Differential
Equations. The programme aims to fulfil a need for graduates who
understand both the Physics and/or Engineering of a practical problem
as well as the Computational Science issues that arise in the
development of high performance numerical solutions.

This MSc course is supported by the EPSRC with (partial) funding
available to support UK or EU students. Applicants should have, or
expect to gain, a good honours degree, or equivalent, in any
Mathematically-based Science or Engineering discipline. There is also
provision for applicants wishing to embark on the course part-time.
Detailed information concerning the contents, prerequisites and the
application procedure for this MSc course can be found at:

The Scientific Computing Group in the National Energy Research
Scientific Computing (NERSC) Division (http://www.nersc.gov) at the
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) has an immediate opening
for a Computer Systems Engineer position. The successful candidate will
engage in research and development in numerical linear algebra that are
adapted to modern high performance computing platforms such as those at
NERSC. Current areas of interest include, but are not limited to,
large-scale eigenvalue calculations and incomplete factorization based
preconditioning techniques for iterative methods. The individual is
expected to interact and collaborate closely with researchers from
application areas that are relevant to DOE missions, particularly those
in the SciDAC Program (http://www.scidac.org). The application areas
include, but are not restricted to, high-energy physics and chemical
sciences.

For a junior position, the successful candidate will be an active member
of a multi-institutional team whose primary task is to develop and
implement numerical algorithms for large sparse eigenvalue calculations
and/or preconditioning. The individual is expected to interact and
collaborate with researchers from the application areas, as well as
prepare and present progress reports at internal team meetings. For a
senior position, the qualified candidate will perform original research
in large sparse eigenvalue calculations and/or preconditioning, and is
expected to publish results in peer-reviewed journals and present work
at professional meetings. The individual may also be involved in the
preparation and delivery of technical presentations for a variety of
external audiences, such as funding agencies.

To be considered for a junior position, the applicant must have a
thorough knowledge of numerical linear algebra, and must be fluent in a
high-level programming language, such as Fortran 90/95 or C. Experience
with high-performance computing and mathematical software engineering is
preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills are
desirable. For a senior position, the applicant should demonstrate
experience in carrying out independent research and development. The
individual should be able to facilitate communication with the research
community, as well as with the application areas. A Ph.D. in
mathematics, computer science, or related field or equivalent experience
is desirable.

This is a two-year term appointment with the possibility of renewal.
Classification will depend upon the applicant's level of skills,
knowledge, and abilities. For further details, please visit the LBNL
employment web site (http://cjo.lbl.gov) and search for "014798", or
contact Esmond G. Ng (EGNg@lbl.gov).